Trillville Vs Lil Scrappy Surfaces
On the heels of several recent tales of the beef-gone-bad, another Hip-Hop secret war has bubbled to the surface with Lil’ Scrappy and Don-P of Trillville, who are both signed to Lil’ Jon’s BME label. Last year, the two men shared success as their joint effort, King of Crunk and BME Recordings Present: Lil’ Scrappy […]

Critics Praise Little Brother’s ‘Minstrel Show’
While many critics and fans alike are hailing Commons Be and Games The Documentary as albums of the year, a fresh contender is set to enter the consumer market. Tuesday night, at Baseline Studios in Manhattan, rappers Phonte and Big Pooh (producer 9th Wonder was absent) debuted The Minstrel Show, their highly anticipated sophomore effort, […]

AHH Stray News: Shyne Takes Loss, Kanye Gets Bumped, 50 Comes Back
Incarcerated rapper Shyne (Jamal Barrow) has been denied the chance for a new trial after being sentenced to 10 years for a 1999 shooting. On Tuesday, a panel of five people representing the State of New York ruled unanimously that the 26-year-old lyricist was proven guilty in the first trial. The rapper was convicted on […]

50 Cent Off Live 8 Bill Due To Scheduling Conflict
A Representative for 50 Cent has announced the platinum-selling rapper will not be attending the Live 8 Concert slated to take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to a scheduling conflict. Live 8 is the follow-up to 1985’s massive concert, Live Aid and organizers have timed the event to coincide with the G8 Summit in Gleneagles, […]

J. Period Teams With Lauryn Hill For ‘Best Of’ Mixtape
Mixtape master J. Period has teamed up with Hip-Hop diva Lauryn Hill to present "The Best of Lauryn Hill" (hosted by Lauryn Hill). The mixtape, a double CD collection, features over 80 tracks of remixes, concert performances, personal commentary and interviews from Lauryn herself. J.Period explained that it wasn’t so simple to get a hold […]

Def Jam and Lyor Cohen Win Ruling, TVT Vows Appeal
Def Jam and its former chairman Lyor Cohen won a victory in court yesterday, when a court threw out a $54 million dollar damage awarded to TVT Records, over an unreleased album by Ja Rule. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals found that TVT’s claims of unsavory business tactics, including the charge of fraud, […]

ESPN’s Block Party Returns With Funk Flex, Bobbito, Others
ESPN2’s chunk of sports and entertainment programming aptly titled Block Party is making a comeback Tuesday nights this summer, with hip-hop and sports stars at center stage. In addition to new episodes of the returning show, Streetball: The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour, three new series are slated to air: a televised form of the […]

Two Men Dropped From Civil Suit Against Notorious B.I.G.
David Mack, a former LAPD officer, was accused of helping orchestrate the 1997 murder of Notorious B.I.G. in Los Angeles in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Wallace family.

AHH Stray News: Kid Rock Hit With Lawsuit, Original 50 Cent, G-Unity, Ludacris
Rap/rocker Kid Rock has been hit with a $500,000 lawsuit stemming from an altercation with a DJ in a Nashville, Tennessee strip Club. DJ Jay Campos, born Jeremy Campos, filed the lawsuit in Davidson County Court. Kid Rock was arrested in February of 2005, after he allegedly punched Campos over the selection of music. Local […]

Cappadonna Launches New Record Label, Preps New Album
Former Wu-Tang member Cappadonna has launched his own record label entitled Hood’ LLC and is preparing a new solo album. Cappadonna who was once a part of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan announced that his new album would be the first release under Hood LLC. "I am looking at putting out a record around August," Cappadonna […]

Common Narrating Movie On Harold ‘Noonie’ Ward
Common has teamed with directorial team Coodie and Chike to narrate their first motion picture on former Gangster Disciple Harold "Noonie" Ward. “The Noonie G. Story” portrays Ward’s ascent into Chicago’s entertainment, business and political worlds. Ward is a former high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, one of the largest criminal organization in the U.S. […]

Cam’ron Launching Upscale Clothing Line
Cam’ron’s fashion forward way of thinking has altered the style code of Hip-Hop from pink to purple to airbrushed Airforce 1’s to fur coats with that distinct Harlem swagger. Now the Diplomat CEO is about to bring his approach to his own clothing line called Vavali. “My clothing line is still coming out and I’ve […]

Destiny’s Child Calls It Quits
Continuing in the tradition of countless female groups, Destiny’s Child has finally decided to call it quits after months of denying disbandment rumors. The popular, platinum-selling female trio headed by Beyoncé Knowles announced their separation on stage Saturday night (June 11) during the European leg of their Destiny Fulfilled … And Lovin’ It Tour. The […]

Eve, Fat Joe Sign On To Endorse Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile continues to push for the Hip-Hop audience with the addition of Eve and Fat Joe as celebrity endorsers. The two Hip-Hop stars are shooting advertisements for Boost Mobile this month that build off of the company’s previous “Anthem” campaign that featured Ludacris, The Game and Kanye West. "It’s an evolution," Lisa Spiritus, Senior […]

Tupac Shakurs Center Opens To Public
Afeni Shakur-Davis, the mother of slain rapper Tupac Shakur, officially opened the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts on Saturday June 11. Representatives of platinum selling artist Ludacris were present as well as Shock-G from Digital Underground and a bevy of friends, fans and relatives. During the event, Sekyiwa Shakur, Tupacs sister, offered a […]

Bishop Don Juan Lands Advice Column In Elemental Magazine
Elemental Magazine has announced that Archbishop Don quot;Magic" Juan has been tapped to do a monthly column helping readers lay their "game" down proper. Debuting in their July issue, the Archbishop will council "game challenged" readers and those seeking guidance. "I’m giving it to you straight, no chaser," declared Don. "In order to be a […]

V-103 And Greg Street Partner For Atlanta Celebrity Garage Sale
Atlanta, Georgia radio station V-103 and Hip-Hop Jock Greg Street are teaming up with various celebrities to hold the First Annual Celebrity Garage Sale on Sunday June 12th. The Celebrity Garage Sale will feature gently used designer items, including tour outfits and vintage jewelry, previously used equipment, car accessories and sports memorabilia. Atlanta bred artists […]

Ice Cube Featured On ‘A Conversation With…” Talks New Movies
Hip-Hop veteran and celebrated actor Ice Cube is joining the ranks of Laurence Fishburne and Jeffrey Wright by being featured at this year’s "A Conversation With…", sponsored by Time Warner. "A Conversation With…" is a 45 minute on-stage interview with a celebrated actor that gives the audience a candid, penetrating, and insiders view into the […]

Reggaeton Artist Tego Calderon Inks Label Deal
Latin rap superstar Tego Calderon, who has long been the face card of the Reggaeton explosion, has inked a long term deal with Atlantic Records for his imprint Jiggiri. After being courted by Atlantic president Craig Kallman for close to two years, and with other willing suitors in tow, the decision to join the Atlantic […]

GrandWizzard Theodore Hosts 30th Annivesary Of The Scratch
Turntablist enthusiasts will be treated to all-star DJ jams over the summer, thanks to Shure Recording Needlez, Rane, Serato and Tools of War. “Turntablist Sessions” at Rufus King Park and Crotona Park will bring together three decades of legendary DJs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of “scratching.” DJ Red Alert, Grand Master […]